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Meaning of overwhelming
The primary meaning of the word "overwhelming" is extremely strong or great, and often causing someone to feel shocked, amazed, or unable to cope.
Etymology of overwhelming
The word "overwhelming" comes from the Old English words "ofer" meaning over or above, and "welmian" meaning to overcome or overpower, with the suffix "-ing" added to form a present participle, and has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is exceedingly great or strong, and often causing someone to feel overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Synonyms
overwhelming
overpowering
crushing
devastating
traumatic
shocking
stunning
astounding
remarkable
extraordinary
incredible
unbelievable
mind-boggling
breathtaking
awe-inspiring
staggering
monumental
massive
colossal
gigantic
enormous
huge
immense
tremendous
fantastic
exceptional
remarkable
formidable
formidable
intimidating
daunting
fearsome
forbidding
unmanageable
uncontrollable
unbearable
insurmountable
inescapable
ineluctable
inevitable
inexorable
irresistible
compelling
potent
powerful
forceful
violent
fierce
intense
extreme
severe
harsh
rigorous
stringent
demanding
exacting
stringent
Definitions
- Causing someone to feel shocked, amazed, or unable to cope because of being too great or strong
- * Extremely strong or great
Usage Examples
- The news of the natural disaster was overwhelming, and many people felt helpless in the face of such destruction.
- * The crowd's applause was overwhelming, and the performer felt grateful and humbled by the response.
- * The task of organizing the event was overwhelming, and the team had to work together to get everything done on time.
Antonyms
underwhelming
unimpressive
uninspiring
unremarkable
ordinary
mundane
moderate
mild
slight
negligible
insignificant
imperceptible
faint
weak
feeble
tame
modest
restrained
subdued
subdued
controlled
manageable
bearable
tolerable
slight
moderate
limited
restricted
restrained